By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — Yachats’ summer season comes to an unofficial close this weekend with a rich lineup of events. From handmade crafts to hand-poured pancakes, bargain books […]
Archives for August 2022
Oregon’s latest economic forecast predicts a record $3.4 billion kicker to taxpayers in 2024
By CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Brisk wage and employment growth in Oregon are generating record state revenues that could send an unprecedented $3.4 billion back to taxpayers in […]
Two seek Yachats mayor position and late filings mean three choices for council
YACHATS – Some very last-minute filings – and some apparent arm twisting – means there will be choices in the November general election for the Yachats city council. While two […]
Oregon attorney general’s office joins western states in opposing more natural gas from Canadian pipeline
A map of the Transmission Northwest Express pipeline from the Idaho-Canada border to Southern Oregon. (Courtesy of TC Energy) By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon has joined California […]
Survey: Majority of Oregonians say they’ll back candidates who support more gun control
By GARRETT ANDREWS/Oregon Capital Chronicle A majority of Oregon adults say they are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports gun control in the Nov. 8 general election, […]
Oregon Coast Aquarium begins renovations to two exhibits and cafe next week
NEWPORT — The Oregon Coast Aquarium will close two exhibits and its café Tuesday as it begins the second phase of $18 million in renovations. Construction is to be […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Aug. 23-28
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22222192 08/23/2022 11:53 Officer #50004 SHEETS, DARRELL Theft Location Narrative Summary I received report of a theft from a vehicle at the Devils Churn State Park. A […]
As Astoria booms, the city considers first system development charges to help pay for infrastructure
The Astoria-Megler Bridge, designed by Conde McCullough, stretches 4.1 miles between Oregon and Washington. It has been featured in movies such as “The Kindergarten Cop,” “Short Circuit” and “The Goonies.” […]
Oregon attorney general Ellen Rosenblum nearly falls for bank scam, warns others to beware
By GARRETT ANDREWS/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Last week, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum received a text from her bank asking if she’d recently spent $750 at Walmart. She hastily texted […]
Do Central Oregon Coast and Seal Rock fire departments have agreement to cooperate? No one is sure, but they may talk to find out
By QUINTON SMITH and JORDAN ESSOE/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – A 2½-year-old agreement between the Central Oregon Coast and Seal Rock fire departments to share personnel and equipment is all but […]